Summitreks has been delivering Outdoor Adventure Activities for nearly 30 years, it was founded by co-directors Ron Rutland and Hilary Mills. Since then Summitreks has grown to be the premier independent activity provider in the Lake District . It also operates a outdoor store in Coniston
Ron and Hilary come from a background in teaching and leading outdoor activities; both are qualified instructors. The professional experience they jointly share is a key factor in the success of Summitreks. They understand the needs of their clients and customers and are committed to delivering the highest standards of tuition, supervision and safety. They are supported by a team of highly experienced, fully qualified professional instructors.
Summitreks Adventure Centre is situated on the shores of Coniston Water in the heart of the Lake District National Park. From Summitreks main base in Coniston we deliver activity programmes and courses anywhere in the Lake District.
For adults only, if your hill walking experience has been mainly in summer conditions then this course provides the ideal introduction to winter hill walking. It provides you with the key skills you will need. Hill walking in winter is an enjoyable and rewarding activity but it does require special skills to enjoy the hills in safety. You will learn how to use ice axe and crampons, including self arrest practice on steep ground, navigate in winter conditions and deal with survival situations. Plus you get expert advice on winter gear.The meeting point will depend on conditions but will be in the Ambleside area to give access to Helvellyn where usually the best snow conditions are.
This Scrambling activity course is suitable for those with some hill walking experience who now wish to try more adventurous and challenging mountain routes. In the Lake District we have some of the finest mountaineering terrain in the UK and on the Helvellyn massif and surrounding ridges we have some of the very best mountain ridges and scrambling routes. This course provides the opportunity to explore these ridges and gain confidence on high ground as you learn the skills to scramble and climb in safety in exposed places. We cover all aspects of scrambling, both roped and unroped, including the ascent of a graded scrambling route.Topics covered will include: scrambling techniques on rock and mixed ground, use of ropes to protect yourself and scrambling partners.
Helmet, harness and safety equipment provided.
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